Airport Comparison
| MRU | YXH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Medicine Hat Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | YXH |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | CYXH |
| City | Port Louis | Medicine Hat |
| Country | Mauritius | Canada |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 2,352 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | 50.020000, -110.720000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 16,569 kilometers (10,296 miles / 8,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Mauritius with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 10:11 in Port Louis, it's 23:11 in Medicine Hat. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,166 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.